TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 29. Uzbekistan is
presenting its tourism and digital transformation initiatives at
the World Intelligence Expo 2026, a major international forum in
China dedicated to artificial intelligence and smart technologies,
Trend reports via the
Uzbek Ministry of Digital Technologies.
The Uzbek delegation is headed by Umid Shadiev Akkulov, Chairman
of the Tourism Committee. Supported by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in
China, the country’s national pavilion has attracted considerable
attention through its integration of digital innovation with
Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage and tourism potential. The
exhibition includes traditional ceramics and handicrafts produced
by Uzbek artisans.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Akkulov emphasized the
transformative impact of technology on the global tourism
sector.
“A new Silk Road is emerging today — built not only through
roads and railways, but through data, artificial intelligence, and
digital connectivity. This is the Digital Silk Road,” he
stated.
Representatives also presented Uzbekistan’s “Digital Uzbekistan
– 2030” strategy, the country’s unified national tourism platform,
and prospects for tourism cooperation with China.
The expo, being held in Tianjin from May 28 through 31, also
serves as a venue for international B2B meetings, technology
presentations, and discussions concerning prospective cooperation
projects.
Hosted at the National Convention and Exhibition Center, this
year’s expo is organized under the theme “Intelligence: Extensive
Development Opportunities and a Driver of Sustainable Growth,”
emphasizing the expanding role of artificial intelligence across
industries and society.
More than 700 companies are participating in the event, which
features robotics, smart city solutions, drone technologies, and
digital infrastructure.
